Comprehensive Restorative Implant Surgical Progressive Residency. A 6-month intensive program

We are proud to present the Comprehensive Restorative Implant Surgical Progressive Residency 2026.

This intensive and comprehensive program in implant dentistry will cover procedures including: implant placement, implant loading protocols including immediate loading, reconstruction of deficient alveolar ridges, management of the aesthetic zone, fabrication of immediate provisional restorations, abutment and restoration design, scanning, impressions, occlusion, All-on-X, and final restoration delivery! Rarely does a course take you from A to Z in the implant restorative process.

Participants will perform multiple implant surgeries on patients throughout the 6 month program. Our prestigious faculty will guide you through each step of the process from treatment planning to routine implant placement to advanced grafting procedures, analog and digital impressions and restoration. Extensive time will be spent in hands-on workshops, prior to live surgery, and with faculty demonstrations of procedures. No prior implant experience necessary!

Enrollment: Limited to 9 operating and 3 observing dentists. Operating dentists must have a current California Dental License and show proof of liability insurance.  Observing dentists will participate in all lab assignments and assist chairside with all procedures.

Tuition Reduction Option: Operating dentists may opt to bring their own patients, with a 20% portion of the patient fee applied toward tuition reduction. Patient fees will be charged for all procedures at a 50% discount compared to UCR fees.

Module 1 – Interdisciplinary Implant Dentistry – Prosthodontic and Surgical Principles | Jul 18-19, 2026

Module 1 will set the stage for the entire program. The fundamentals of surgical and restorative implant procedures will be covered. You will be shown how to identify potential patients for Module 2 for surgical implant placement or restore implants on your patients who have already received dental implants. Our goal is to prepare you for the forthcoming treatment of your implant patients.

– Multidisciplinary treatment planning
– Clinical documentation of your implant cases
– Surgical principles
– Prosthodontic principles
– Review of clinical surgical anatomy
– Radiographic and CBCT analysis
– Implant surgery and prosthetics
– Submit potential cases digitally and securely for approval
– Laboratory hands-on sessions to develop skills required to perform surgical & restorative procedures
– How to construct a PowerPoint presentation for faculty to review your treatment plan and approve your planned treatment before bringing in your patients in Module 2.

Module 2 – Performing Surgical and Restorative Procedures in Implant Dentistry | Aug 29-30, 2026

You will have a case presentation prepared prior to this session to present to other participants, explaining the workup you performed using different diagnostic modalities, the sequential treatment plan you developed, and the planned surgery or prosthetic procedure you will be performing. The presentation is to be sent digitally to the faculty in advance of module 2. Your workup will be reviewed, suggestions made if the treatment plan or sequence of treatment requires alterations, then approval to proceed with your treatment plan for your patient(s).

– Management of extraction sites
– Managing peri-implant soft tissue using appropriate surgical & restorative principles
– Case presentations
– Patient treatments
– Identify potential patients for module 3.

Module 3 -Advanced Surgical and Prosthodontic Implant Protocols and Techniques | Sep 19-20, 2026

Module 3 will provide you with in-depth understanding of advanced implant techniques, biologic hard and soft tissue grafting materials, and scientific support for the advanced surgical and prosthodontic procedures. Workshop exercises will train you in developing skills to perform the complex surgical and restorative procedures required by your patients. Participation in and performing live surgeries will continue.

– Sinus augmentation
– Vertical and horizontal ridge augmentation
– Use of growth factors and biologics
– Soft tissue molding & contour development
– Custom impression copings
– Mid-course evaluation and knowledge assessment.

Module 4 – Digital Dentistry and Applications in Implant Dentistry | Oct  24-25, 2026

Throughout Module 4, we will review in depth the use of digital technologies to assist you with treatment planning and carrying out surgical and prosthetic procedures for your implant patients. Hands-on workshop exercises will provide you with training on fabrication and use of surgical templates for semi- and fully guided surgery, as well as dynamic navigation using the latest guided software programs. YOU WILL NEED YOUR COMPUTER with a functioning software planning program. Our major sponsor will be able to assist with a software planning program if you do not have one on your computer. Participation and performing live patient treatments will continue.

– Digital implant treatment planning
– Guided surgery
– CAD/CAM applications
– Software programs reviewed.

Module 5 – Prevention and Management of Implant Treatment Complications | Nov 21-22, 2026

Complications are an inevitable part of implant treatment. This module will provide you with knowledge and methods to avoid common complications. When a complication does occur, you will be taught skills to manage complications, and when to consider referring your patient when necessary to provide proper management of the complication for your patient. Participation in live surgeries will continue.

– Prevention and management of complications
– Peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis; recognition & management
– The most common errors and pitfalls in implant treatment.

Module 6 – Implant Dentistry – Putting it all Together | Dec 12-13, 2026

The final module will solidify the principles, skills and knowledge gained throughout the program. Participants are encouraged to organize their best cases treated during the program to present and discuss how you achieved success. Certificates will be presented to commemorate your dedication to advancing your knowledge and clinical skills to provide your implant patients with improved clinical outcomes.

– The future of implant dentistry
– Final case presentations
– Final exam / knowledge assessment.

FAQs

Will I be able to see patients during each session? Yes, we will schedule each session with several implant restorative procedures including exodontia, bone grafting, tissue grafting, fixture placement, impressions, scanning, and final restoration delivery.  Participants will be able to experience numerous different types of procedures during each session.

How many implants will I place during the program? We would expect that each participant would be able to place at least 10 implants each during the 6 month program.

Will I be able to obtain images of my cases to show my patients back in my practice? Yes! We are experts in photography and expect all of our participants to document all of their cases.

Will I be able to see the cases of my colleagues in the course? Yes. At the conclusion of each session, we conduct a clinical debriefing which covers all of the cases performed.  The presentations are uploaded to the course folder for future reference and personal use.

Will there be a course syllabus? Yes. We have a substantial on-line library of videos, articles, product brochures, power-point presentations and other helpful information that will be given to each participant.

How may I obtain a California Dental License? For US Licensed dentists in states other than California, please contact the Dental Board of California for further information.   The process is not difficult.

Which Implant System will be taught? Nobel Biocare.